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AX57 JHK

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 143,519 miles on the clock, averaging 9,417 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for AX57 JHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,417

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,519 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,052
Average per year9,417
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AX57 JHK 30k59k87k115k144k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
PASS
Mileage134,467 miles
Since last MOT+7,480 miles
PASS
Mileage126,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage119,663 miles
Since last MOT+11,569 miles
PASS
Mileage108,094 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,088 miles
Since last MOT+12,212 miles
PASS
Mileage95,876 miles
Since last MOT+11,987 miles
PASS
Mileage83,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
PASS
Mileage76,566 miles
Since last MOT+9,232 miles
PASS
Mileage67,334 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,806 miles
Since last MOT+10,064 miles
PASS
Mileage48,742 miles
Since last MOT+8,833 miles
PASS
Mileage39,909 miles
Since last MOT+9,488 miles
PASS
Mileage30,421 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 JHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About AX57 JHK

What car is AX57 JHK?

AX57 JHK is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AX57 JHK?

The last recorded mileage for AX57 JHK was 143,519 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX57 JHK passed its MOT?

AX57 JHK has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2023.

Is AX57 JHK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX57 JHK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AX57 JHK?

AX57 JHK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.